Donald Evola

Donald M. Evola, age 86, of Grandville, passed away on Monday, April 15, 2024. He was born on October 24, 1937, in Grand Rapids, to the late Sam & Francis (Mazzarelli) Evola. Don married Barbara LePenna on February 23, 1964. She preceded him in death in 2012. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy. Don enjoyed watching Notre Dame Football, the Detroit Lions, New York Yankees and spending time up north in Luther. He was a member of the St. Pius Catholic Church, Loyal Order of the Moose, VFW and the American Legion. Survivors include two sons, Tim (Christina) and Tom Evola; granddaughters, Ellery Evola and Alicia Sherman; great-grandchildren, Baylee & Patrick Sherman; siblings, Rosalee More and JoAnn Dumont. He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Barbara; siblings, Jack, Angelo and Catherine Evola. Visitation will be held from 11:00 am until 12:00 pm on Friday, May 3, 2024, at Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, 3627 Linden Avenue Se, Grand Rapids. A Memorial Service will take place at 12:00 Noon on Friday. Military Honors will be rendered by the U.S. Navy and Kent County Veterans Honor Guard. Luncheon to follow at the Wyoming Moose 1-4pm. To send a message of sympathy to the family, sign Don’s online guest book, or to share a favorite memory, please visit: www.MichiganCremation.com Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids, 616-452-3006. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Donald Evola, please visit our flower store.